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The Construction Employers Podcast spotlights contractors, specialty contractors, industry professionals, suppliers, owners and legislative and regulatory issues impacting the construction industry in Ohio, particularly Northeast Ohio and Greater Cleveland. The CEA Podcast features industry professi…

Tim Linville


    • May 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep 95, Cleveland Builds Program Update with Al Arndt & Whitney Philips - May 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 36:04


    On this episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, we sit down with Al Arndt of Turner Self Perform and Whitney Philips, a Cleveland Builds apprentice, 2nd year carpenter, to talk about mentorship, career growth, and the real-life impact of training programs in the trades. To learn more about Cleveland Builds and how you can get involved, visit https://www.clevelandbuilds.com/

    EP 94, Q1 2025 Review with Kent Crytzer, Director of Safety for CEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 10:32


    In this episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, Kent Cryzter breaks down Q1 safety highlights, shares details on the 13th Annual Safety Day, and talks about the latest hands-on training classes designed to help your team stay OSHA-compliant and job-site ready.Don't miss these important updates to keep your workforce safe and informed.

    EP 93, Q1 2025 Review with Glen Shumate Executive Vice President of CEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 37:48


    Listen in as Glen, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the Contractor Assistance Association (CAA), dives into a jam-packed episode full of insights and updates.

    EP 92, Q1 2025 Review with Jackie Ruhlin the Director of Member Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 14:09


    In this episode, Director of Member Engagement Jackie Ruhlin sits down with Myra Rosario, our Communications Lead, for a candid conversation about everything happening in Q1 and what exciting opportunities are coming up next.From new educational programs to upcoming events, Jackie shares key updates every member should know to get the most out of their membership.

    Ep. 91: Women in Construction discussion with Tari Rivera, Morgen Cost and Jackie Tesar-Valek

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 29:47


     In this special episode of the Construction Employer's Podcast, we celebrate Women's History Month and Women in Construction by spotlighting the powerful women shaping the construction industry. Host Tim Linville sits down with three inspiring leaders: Tari Rivera, CEA Board President and CEO of Regency Construction Services; Morgen Cost, CEO of Cleveland Building Restoration; and Jackie Tesar-Valek, COO of Tesar Industrial. Together, they reflect on the progress women have made in construction, share their personal journeys, and discuss what the future holds for women entering and leading in this field. Tune in for a candid, insightful conversation on leadership, legacy, and breaking barriers in construction with these powerful ladies.  

    Ep. 90, 2024 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 62:35


    CEA Department heads come together to recap the wins for 2024 and talk about the strategic plan for 2025. 

    Ep. 89, County Update with Pernel Jones, Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 48:22


    Cuyahoga County Council President, Pernel Jones, Jr. Joins Tim and Glen on the podcast to provide us with an update on the county policies and procedures as it relates to the construction industry. 

    Ep. 88, OSHA Policy Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 45:01


    On today's show, Tim sat down with Mike Pascoe and Colten Siedlarczyk to talk about OSHA Policy Updates and information. Take a listen to learn more! 

    Ep. 87, Meet the Member- OCP Contractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 29:11


    On this episode, Tim Linville and Jackie Ruhlin sit down with OCP Contractor's General Manager Sean Parker and Senior Superintendent Scott Tomala to discuss new projects and initiatives they are working on. 

    Ep. 86: CSU Construction Management Degree Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 36:04


    On this episode we sat down with Tony DiGeronimo, Richard Schoepoerster, Tim O'Callahan, and Steven Duffy to discuss the new Construction Management Program at Cleveland State University. This program will begin instruction in Fall 2024 and will help strengthen the construction workforce pipeline. 

    Ep. 85, Meet the Member- Mualem Law Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 39:01


    On this episode, we sat down with new CEA Member, Mualem Law Firm to talk about owner Nataly's career, getting started working in the construction industry, and her H-2B visa program. 

    Ep. 84, Third Quarter Review with Jackie Ruhlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 18:36


    Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA's Communications Team, sat down with the Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss highlights of the third quarter of 2024. 

    Ep. 83, Third Quarter Review with Kent Crytzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 6:51


    Myra Rosario sits down with CEA's Safety Director, Kent Crytzer, to recap the safety initiatives from the third quarter of 2024. 

    Ep. 82, Third Quarter Review with Keith Laschinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 13:58


    Myra Rosario sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the third quarter of 2024. 

    Ep. 81, Third Quarter Review with Glen Shumate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 22:04


    Myra Rosario sits down with CEA's Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the third quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts.  

    Ep. 80, Young Professionals Education Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 15:17


    On this episode we sat down with Jackie Ruhlin, Elise Nagy and Jeremy Angel to learn more about the new Young Professionals Education Series. This set of classes aims to provide workforce development opportunities for construction professionals at all levels of the industry.  

    Ep. 79, Second Quarter Update with Kent Crytzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 19:11


    Myra Rosario sits down with CEA's Safety Director, Kent Crytzer, to recap the safety initiatives from the second quarter of 2024, including OSHA Inspections, Workzone Safety, and more. 

    Ep. 78, Second Quarter Update with Keith Laschinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 13:59


    Myra Rosario sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the second quarter of 2024. 

    Ep. 77, Second Quarter Update with Jackie Ruhlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 17:53


    Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA's Communications Team, sat down with the Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss highlights of the second quarter of 2024. 

    Ep. 76, Second Quarter Update with Glen Shumate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 37:33


    Myra Rosario sits down with CEA's Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the second quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts.  

    Ep. 75, Risk of Opioids in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 37:42


    Opioids impact both the overall mental health and wellbeing of the workforce as well as company performance. The construction industry has been adversely impacted by the nation's ongoing opioid crisis. Today we sat down with Cal Beyer from SAFE Projects to discuss this topic, resources available and how to get help if you need it.  If you or someone you know is suffering with addiction, please reach out for help. Resources are available at: www.safeproject.us. 

    Ep. 74, Max Hayes High School Construction Program

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 44:01


    On this episode, special guest host Jayson Richardson sat down with Keith Laschinger and AC Fenderson from Cleveland Builds and Jim Mulgrew from Max Hayes High School to discuss the connection between the construction program at Max Hayes High School and Cleveland Builds. 

    Ep. 73, Q1 Review with Kent Crytzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 13:41


    Myra Rosario sits down with CEA's Safety Director, Kent Crytzer, to recap the safety initiatives from first quarter of 2024, including Safety Day and OSHA Reporting Requirements. 

    Ep. 72, Q1 Review with Keith Laschinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 42:48


    Myra Rosario sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the first quarter of 2024. 

    Ep. 71, Q1 Review with Glen Shumate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 44:53


    Myra Rosario sits down with CEA's Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the first quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts.  

    Ep. 70, Meet Jackie Ruhlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 11:05


    Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA's Communications Team, sat down with the new Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss her career, highlights of the first quarter 2024, and what's new at CEA! 

    Ep. 69, Meet Ariane Kirkpatrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 68:24


    Meet CEA Member, Ariane Kirkpatrick, CEO of the AKA Team, as she joins us to discuss her career, core values and navigating construction ownership while working in her many other businesses. Take a listen.

    Ep. 68, Meet Kyle Merrill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 19:40


    On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Senior Vice President of the Gilbane Building Company, Kyle Merrill. He shares with us his career and achievements, as well as news and upcoming projects at Gilbane. 

    Ep. 67, ACE Mentor Program Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 55:14


    The ACE Mentorship Program is designed to build a diverse talent pipeline for the union construction industry. The Cleveland chapter currently finished their strategic plan for 2024-2026. In this episode, Glen Shumate sits down with Janus Small and Matt Danis to talk about the program's initiatives and events for this coming year and beyond. 

    Ep. 66, May Dugan Center's Andy Traras and Sarah Edelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 25:22


    Andy Trares and Sarah Edelman joined us on today's show to share the mission and work of the May Dugan Center in Cleveland, which helps people to enrich and enhance their lives and community. The May Dugan Center is a lifeline for over 20,000 individuals and families who need effective and meaningful programs that will improve their lives and their communities.Website - Home | May Dugan Center  Andy Trares - Andy Trares | LinkedIn Deputy Director, May Dugan Center Sarah Edelman - Sarah Edelman | LinkedIn Director of Education and Resource Center, May Dugan Center 

    Ep. 65, 2023 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 74:20


    CEA Department heads come together to recap the wins for 2023 and talk about the strategic plan for 2024.  Take a listen.  Glen Shumate - Glen Shumate | LinkedIn Executive Vice President, CEA Executive Director, ACE Mentor Cleveland Executive Director, CAA Kent Crytzer - Kent J. Crytzer, CSP | LinkedIn Director of Safety, CEA Keith Laschinger - Keith Laschinger | LinkedIn Executive Director, Cleveland Builds Executive Director, Friends of Max S. Hayes High School Myra Rosario - Myra Rosario | LinkedIn Communications Director, CEA 

    Ep. 64, OSHA Area Director, Todd Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 32:17


    On this episode, we sat down with the Toledo area OSHA Director, Todd Jensen to discuss news and updates for the region. CEA's Safety Director, Kent Crytzer also gives us a preview of what's on the agenda for the 2024 Safety Day. 

    Ep. 63, Adrian Maldonado, Kathryn Hall, and Glen Shumate of CAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 58:31


    On today's episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, we sat down with Contractors Assistance Association leadership, Adrian Maldonado, Kathryn Hall and Glen Shumate to discuss the initiatives accomplished in 2023 and what's in store for 2024!  GUESTSAdrian MaldonadoKathryn HallGlen ShumateCONTRACTORS ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATIONWebsiteLinkedIn

    Ep. 62, Contractor Beware - Construction Contracts with Attorney John Gambill

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 38:21


    John A. Gambill, Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, discusses terms in Ohio construction contracts contractors should beware of. LinkedInWebsiteEmail: jgambill@taftlaw.com Phone: 614-334-6114

    Ep. 61, Chris Halapy and Matt Danis of Shook Construction

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 59:34


    Listen in as Chris Halapy and Matt Danis of Shook Construction tell the Shook story and describe the 97-year-old company's mission, vision and values. LinkedInChris Halapy | LinkedIn Matthew Danis, MBA, CPSM | LinkedIn Shook Construction Episode #19, November 2019 (Shook's Mission Trip to Bolivia)

    Ep. 60, Elise Nagy and Tom FitzGerald of CEA's Future Executives Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 44:25


    Elise Nagy (Turner Construction) and Tom FitzGerald (Precision Environmental), Chair and Vice-Chair of CEA's Future Executives Committee, talk with Tim Linville and Myra Rosario about their involvement with and questions about CEA. Elise NagyTom FitzGerald

    Ep. 59, Shakorie Davis of Next Generation Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 72:48


    On this episode, we sit down with the President of Next Generation Construction, Shakorie Davis. Shak shares with us his personal success story – from growing up on E. 55th & Woodland to becoming a successful contractor and business owner. Listen as Shak talks about how he built his company, different projects, his family, inclusion initiatives, the value of engaging in an industry association, and the importance of relationships in pursuing success. WebsiteLinkedIn

    Ep. 58, Morgen and Trevor Cost of Cleveland Building Restoration, Total Roofing, and Warren Roofing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 54:59


    Today we sat down with Trevor and Morgen Cost who each serve on CEA's Board of Directors. They are both successful construction owners and Building Excellence Award winners! Take a listen to learn more about their personal and business successes, lessons learned and important involvement with CEA and the community. LinkedInMorgenTrevorWebsitesCleveland Building RestorationTotal RoofingWarren Roofing & Insulating

    Ep. 57, New Construction Management Degree at Cleveland State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 15:58


    In this episode, Tim Linville lays out CEA's five long-range planning initiatives and give a progress update on the Association's effort to start a new Bachelors and Masters degree program in construction management at Cleveland State University. CSU CM Program

    Ep. 56, OSHA Area Director, Howard Eberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 45:44


    OSHA Cleveland Area Director, Howard Eberts, joins Tim Linville and Myra Rosario to discuss the Fall National Emphasis Program (NEP) and Heat Stress initiative along with other news on safety happening in the Cleveland region. OSHA WebsiteHeat Illness Prevention CampaignFall PreventionTrenchingWorkers Memorial Day

    Ep. 55, Tari Rivera of Regency Construction Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 46:54


    Listen in as Tari Rivera, President and founder of Regency Construction Services, describes her career in construction and journey towards success as a business founder and owner. Tari serves as Vice-Chair of the CEA Board of Directors and on the Board of Cleveland Builds. She is a past Chair of ACE Mentor Cleveland and has been very active promoting construction careers to young women and girls through the YWCA, National Association of Women in Construction and with the Carpenters Union. LinkedInWebsite

    Ep. 54, Drew Salyer of DriveTeam

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 26:37


    Drew Salyer is a driving force in the world of regulations. With over two decades of experience in the industry, he has successfully navigated the complex landscape of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regulations. His deep understanding of these regulations, combined with his strategic leadership, has helped countless companies streamline their operations while ensuring full compliance. Listen as Tim Linville and Kent Crytzer talk with Drew about a new safety partnership between CEA and Drive Team. LinkedInWebsitePhone: 330-922-3100

    Ep. 53, CEA's Legislative Advocacy Efforts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 66:22


    CEA's lobbyists, Paul Kudlak and Chris Sinagra, talk about how contractors can benefit from and get involved with CEA's legislative advocacy efforts and current issues.Co-Hosts: Glen Shumate & Myra Rosario

    Ep. 52 - Director Michelle Rose of Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 45:30


    On this episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, Cleveland Builds' Executive Director, Keith Laschinger, and Director of Mentoring and Placement, AC Fenderson, talk with Michelle Rose, Executive Director of Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County. Listen in on the conversation about the latest news on what the City of Cleveland is doing in workforce development and Cleveland Builds' role in that initiative.Michelle Rose - LinkedIn OMJCC Website

    Ep. 51, DNA Rising Houses Veterans and Single Mothers Rising out of Homelessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 54:19


    Listen in as CEA's Glen Shumate and Myra Rosario speak with Latoya Smith, Danielle Acosta, and Tracie Cleveland of DNA Rising. Four veterans are now in a safe and renovated home in Forest Grove thanks to the philanthropic efforts of a group called DNA Rising. CEA and other community partners came together to help DNA Rising with their mission of providing this permanent housing for single mothers and veterans battling homelessness. Listen to this episode for more information on the program. LaToya Smith, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP | LinkedIn Danielle Acosta | LinkedIn Tracie Cleveland Thomas, MBA | LinkedIn Website

    Ep. 50, John Simon, President of Cleveland Central Catholic High School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 37:27


    On this episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, Tim Linville and Cleveland Builds' Keith Laschinger sits down with John Simon, President of Cleveland Central Catholic High School, to discuss the school's new construction trades program. LinkedIn WebsitePhone: 216-441-4700

    Ep. 49, Habitat for Humanity CEO, John Litten w/ Tony DiGeronimo (CEA Chairman) and Tom FitzGerald of Precision Environmental

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 42:49


    Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council, and CEA members and affiliates came together to build the first fully funded all-union construction built home in Cleveland Habitat history. Listen as we talk with the guiding forces behind the project and learn more about the mission of these organizations. GUESTS John Litten – President/CEO, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Tony DiGeronimo – President, Precision Environmental and Chairman of the CEA Board of DirectorsTom Fitzgerald – Project Manager, Precision Environmental LINKSVideo of CEA's Habitat Home OpeningStart-to-Finish Documentation of CEA's Habitat Project

    Ep. 48, Carl Boyle, Boy Scouts of America - Lake Erie Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 32:39


    Listen to hear how the Scouts' Lake Erie Council is ramping up its efforts to empower and equip young people by offering its invaluable merit badging programs to the entire region. WebsiteFacebookThe Lake Erie Council serves over 15,000 youth and adults along Lake Erie (from Kelleys Island to the Pennsylvania border) and plans to greatly expand its impact. If you, your company or group wants to get involved, here is Carl's contact information: Carl G. BoylesDirector of Support Services/CFOBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICALake Erie Council216-861-6060  Office216-458-8921  Direct LineCarl.Boyles@scouting.org 

    Ep. 47, Michael Bertolone, Operating Engineers Local 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 31:10


    Brecksville, Ohio native, Michael Bertolone serves as the Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18. Local 18 covers virtually all of Ohio and includes over 16,000 members. Listen in as Michael describes how he found his way into the trades and developed his career as an Operator and worked his way into Union leadership. WebsiteLinkedInInstagram

    Ep. 46, 2022 Annual Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 59:01


    Listen in as CEA staff review the highlights from 2022. Tim LinvilleGlen ShumateKent CrytzerKeith LaschingerMyra Rosario

    Ep. 45, Daniel Lettenberger-Klein of Stella Maris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 47:37


    Daniel Lettenberger-Klein, CEO of Stella Maris rehab and treatment center, discusses what Stella Maris is doing for Clevelanders struggling with addiction. LinkedInWebsitePhone: 216-781-0550Email: Daniel: dlk@stellamariscleveland.comKelli Wall: kelli.wall@stellamariscleveland.com

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